Ionic & Covalent Bonding

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

Back

Covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic bond.

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What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

Back

They are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent compounds?

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They are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

How many electrons does hydrogen need to achieve a stable configuration?

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2 electrons.

Front

What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

Back

The metal loses electrons and the nonmetal gains electrons.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positive charge.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

Negative charge.

Front

Give an example of a covalent compound.

Back

Carbon tetrafluoride (CF4).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

Give an example of an ionic compound.

Back

Magnesium oxide (MgO).